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Take the stress out of arranging bond finance
House hunters the world over are finding it more difficult to secure bond finance. South Africa is no different and those who apply for a mortgage bond are going to find that the process is far more complicated than ...
Property Advice
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Cathy Nolan
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29 Dec 2011
The cost of buying property
When considering purchasing property, it is a simple matter to calculate your bond repayments and see whether or not your savings will cover the deposit that most banks will require before ...
Property Advice
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Cathy Nolan
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29 Dec 2011
The offer to purchase
For many home buyers, the intricacies of making an offer to purchase (OTP) remain a mystery.
Property Advice
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RE/MAX
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29 Dec 2011
The process of transferring property to a new owner in South Africa
Transferring a property from a seller to a buyer’s name can take as long as three months. Here's an outline of the process and how long each step takes.
Property Advice
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Cathy Nolan
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29 Dec 2011
Greymont - Value at the Foot of the Hill
Greymont, situated at the bottom of Northcliff Hill is a small suburb that offers reasonable property prices as well as the convenience of access to transport routes and educational establishments.
The suburb, with sits in ...
Property Advice
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Ben Kelly
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28 Dec 2011
Life vs mortgage protection insurance
Legal fees, property transfer costs, stamp duties: the costs of buying a home can add up to an unexpected amount, and that’s before most consumers even look at insurance.
Property Advice
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ooba
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28 Dec 2011
Maximise your credit rating
When you apply for a home loan, there are a number of factors that influence your credit score. Generally, financial institutions strive towards a maxim of “only those with good credit need apply”. There are institutions that ...
Property Advice
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Cathy Nolan
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28 Dec 2011
‘Future-Proof’ Your Facility
In recent years the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) in collaboration with global engineering and design firm ARUP produced “Survival Strategies for Existing Buildings”, a guide which imparts information on how to ...
Property Advice
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Jacqueline Gray
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23 Dec 2011
How to lodge a complaint against an estate agent
Miscommunication between agents, buyers and sellers can happen. Most often, these issues can be resolved, if not here's a guide on lodging a complaint.
Property Advice
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Cathy Nolan
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23 Dec 2011
Investing in offshore property: potential and pitfalls
November, 2011
80% of people who invest offshore lose money
and the investment becomes a tremendous headache
in a short space of time.
When deciding whether or not to invest offshore, having the right information can make you ...
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IPS
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23 Dec 2011